Pest Infestation in Trees: Mechanisms, Effects and Control Methods
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 25
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Interests: forest entomology; wood borer; insect behavioral ecology
Interests: forest entomology; wood borer; pest outbreak mechanisms; molecular detection of forest pests
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Interests: forest entomology; pollution ecology; biological control; nucleic acid pesticide
2. Sino-French Joint Laboratory for Invasive Forest Pests in Eurasia, BFU-INRAE, Beijing, China
Interests: forest entomology; chemical ecology; host microbial interactions; wood borer and its symbiosis
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2. School of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
Interests: plant defence; plant-insect-microbial intections; Fraxinus spp.
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Forests and urban trees are facing escalating threats from native and invasive pests on a global scale, causing significant ecological disruption, economic losses, and diminished ecosystem services. Understanding the intricate mechanisms of infestation—including host selection, colonization strategies, feeding ecology, vector–pathogen interactions, and tree physiological responses—is fundamental to developing effective countermeasures. Quantifying the multifaceted effects of these infestations is particularly crucial, encompassing impacts on individual tree health, growth, and mortality; alterations to forest structure, biodiversity, and resilience; and broader socio-economic consequences. This Special Issue of Forests hopes to advance knowledge in these areas while highlighting innovative and sustainable control methods. We welcome original research and reviews on integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, such as biological control, silvicultural practices, host resistance breeding, chemical ecology (semiochemicals), precision technologies, and environmentally compatible interventions. We particularly seek contributions that address emerging challenges posed by climate change, the spread of invasive species, novel detection/monitoring techniques, and the integration of multidisciplinary approaches. This collection aims to provide a comprehensive resource for researchers, forest managers, and policymakers dedicated to preserving our vital tree resources.
Dr. Zehai Hou
Prof. Dr. Jing Tao
Prof. Dr. Dun Jiang
Dr. Lili Ren
Dr. Tuuli-Marjaana Koski
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- tree pests
- forest health
- invasive species
- pest management
- integrated pest management (IPM)
- tree physiology
- pathogen vectors
- biological control
- climate change impacts
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